Month: May 2018

  • Shimano New XTR M9100 12-Speed

    New Shimano XTR M9100 Series Mountain Bike Components Debut new 12-speed, Ultra-Efficient Drivetrain and FREEHUB System The new XTR M9100 group comes in 1×12, 2×12, and 1×11 options and features cassettes including the wide range 10-51T and a smoother shifting 10-45T, direct-mount 1x and 2x cranks, hubs with a new freehub design and internals for…

  • Wolf Tooth Components and Spurcycle introduces the ReMote BellTower

    Wolf Tooth has teamed up with Spurcycle to bring you the ReMote BellTower, which is Wolf’s ReMote dropper post lever with an integrated Spurcycle Bell. For the vast majority of riders, sharing trails is a fact of life. And we love seeing hikers, walkers, equestrians, and other cyclists sharing our love of the outdoors. We’re huge fans of the…

  • New Shimano Drivetrain?

    On their Instagram account, Shimano has a couple of short teaser videos regarding something being released tomorrow 25.05.2018.  They have three clips that show out of focus and backlit pictures of a cassette, crankset, and a rear derailleur, along with some interesting quotes: Psst… come closer and we’ll show you a secret. Something pretty damn awesome is about…

  • Sustainable Trails Coalition: Wilderness Areas Human-Powered Trail-Access Bills In Congress

      On May 17, 2018, Senate Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lee (R–Utah) introduced a revised version of his 2016 Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act. With similar legislation by House Federal Lands Subcommittee Chairman Tom McClintock (R–Calif.) pending in the House of Representatives, legislation to let Wilderness managers regulate bicycling in federal Wilderness areas…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Renovo Hardwood Bikes

    BadAsh 29 The Renovo BadAsh XC Marathon Racer represents the first-born frame in the Renovo Racing Development project and was explicitly designed over the past two years by Renovo engineers to excel in XC Endurance races with its lighter, smoother, more efficient absorption, damping technologies for impact, shock and vibration than traditional hardtails. The lightest…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Mondraker Bikes

    Mondraker is a Spanish bike company that was first introduced to the US last September and they have an array of carbon fiber and alloy trail bikes. Their claim to fame is their forward geometry concept which features a more extended front center with a shorter stem, for improved control and stability at speed. Foxy…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – ORTLIEB

    The ORTLIEB bikepacking line (PVC-free and made in Germany) is growing, and they offer the following new products: Gravel-Pack, Seat-Pack M, Handlebar-Pack S, Frame-Pack Toptube and Cockpit-Pack. The Frame-Pack Toptube is the ideal solution for those who want to bring along a drinking bottle and still wish to store baggage in the frame triangle. The…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Light & Motion

    For 2018 Light & Motion has the Rando 500 which is the ultimate crossover light with an extended runtime and on-the-go charging (via a USB connector to a dynamo) that’s perfect for long rides on or off the road. For commuters, the Vya line of head and tail lights are a powerful range of smart…

  • Swiftwick Vision Five Dash and Smartwool PhD Socks

    The Swiftwick VISION™ FIVE Dash socks, feature medium cushioning and moderate compression with a nylon and olefin material blend while the Smartwool PhD® socks feature their Indestructawool technology, 4 Degree Fit, Seamless Toe, Activity-specific mesh zones, Dialed-in Cushioning and ZQ-Certified Merino Wool.   Vision Five Dash Socks Swiftwick is launching a new design of its VISION™…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Osprey Packs

    Seral The Seral is a lumbar styled pack with a 7-liter capacity and a 1.5-liter hydration reservoir. The bag offers an easy access zippered main compartment with an internal tool organization system and dual zippered hipbelt pockets. On the front, it has bungee loops so that you carry additional apparel as required. The pack provides…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – OneUp Components

    Oneup Components They were showing their highly innovative Dropper Post that offers a trimmable shim design to tune the travels lengths so you’re not stuck in some prescribed setting. Their EDC tools system fits into the top of your steerer tube for quick and easy access to essential maintenance items. Dropper Post The world’s shortest,…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Giro Shoes

    Giro Giro was showing three new gravity-oriented mountain bike shoes at the Sea Otter show, including the flat pedal Riddance and Riddance MD, the upgraded clipless Chamber II and finally the all-around flat pedal Jacket II. Chamber II The new clipless Chamber II is an upgrade from its predecessor the Chamber and it gets a…

  • Introducing the LifeProof Backpacks

    Today, LifeProof packs are available for purchase! LifeProof packs combine a water-repellent exterior with a ton of smart storage solutions as well as ergonomic shoulder straps so you can carry your gear comfortably. No matter where your day takes you, with LifeProof packs, you can take your laptop, workout gear, day hike essentials and just about anything along for the ride! Check out these stop motion videos for Squamish, Squamish XL, Goa, Quito that illustrate just how much…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Manitou, ProTaper and SUNringlé

    Manitou Circus Pro 34mm The Circus Pro is wholly upgraded over its predecessor, and now offers a stiffer 34mm chassis, the Dorado Air spring, and the excellent Absolute+ damping with Hydraulic Bottom-Out. The jumpstack- tuned Absolute+ compression damper can be set up for everything from slopestyle to slalom, and internally adjustable travel lets you configure…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Walkabout Day 3

    Cane Creek eeWings Cranks The new Cane Creek eeWings full titanium crankset weighs in at a mere 400 grams and costs an extremely pricey $999 (170 and 175mm lengths). The hollow arms, 30-mm spindle, pedal inserts and fixing bolts are all made of titanium and come in a beautiful brushed finish. They toss out numbers of…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Ergon Saddles and Grips

    Fitness Saddle – ST Core The first of a new generation of saddles that utilizes a TwinShell design that supports the rails without sacrificing comfort. The TwinShell design has a nylon composite with the lower shell being stiff and the upper shell being flexible and resilient. The core is made of BASF’s Infinergy E-TPU closed cell…